word
French
terroir
teh-RWAHR
tɛˈrwɑːrListen
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Syllable breakdown
terroir
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Dictionary meaning
The environmental conditions — soil, climate, topography — that give a wine its character.
History and origin
French — 'terre' (land, earth).
Examples
- The concept of terroir explains why Burgundy and Bordeaux wines taste so different despite growing the same grape variety.
Common mispronunciations
TER-wahrteh-RWAH
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